From the limited information that one can derive from such a short-term study, it seems that the low-carbohydrate plant-based diet (Eco Atkins) has some advantages with regard to lowering lipids compared to a high-carbohydrate, low-fat weight-loss diet.

Adding extra daily calories in the form of almonds does not change weight significantly, and when you enjoy an almond snack instead of a high-carbohydrate snack like crackers or popcorn, you will tend to lose weight.